Sentence examples for descend from from inspiring English sources
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"descend from" is a correct and commonly used phrase in written English.
It means to have ancestors or lineage from a particular group or place. You can use it when talking about your family background, heritage, or even the origin of a particular concept or idea. For example: - My great-grandparents descend from Ireland, but my parents were born in the United States. - The tradition of celebrating Halloween descends from ancient Celtic harvest festivals. - The music genre of blues descends from African American spirituals and work songs.
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